WELCOME
The UT Institute of Agiculture‘s areas of excellence— teaching, research, and Extension— continue UT’s legacy as a land-grant institution. In the Department of Plant Sciences, the work of Herbert College of Agriculture students, AgResearch scientists, Extension professionals, industry members, and the public combine to create a unique and collaborative experience for all.
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![A female student holds a small plant and smiles as greens are harvested on a study abroad trip to Costa Rica.](https://utia-dev.tennessee.edu/plantsciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2020/06/1.png)
YEAR IN REVIEW
47 Faculty Appointments
$4,400,000 Granted Awards
483 Publications
6 Undergraduate Concentrations
188 Students Enrolled
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![A Plant Sciences student energetically talks in class.](https://utia-dev.tennessee.edu/plantsciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2020/03/DSC_0018-1024x682.jpg)
While conducting AgResearch and Extension initiatives, Plant Sciences serves a teaching mission within the Herbert College of Agriculture. The College supports experiential learning and greater access to careers in agriculture. With six undergraduate concentrations and multiple areas of graduate study, we encourage students to make Herbert home!